Why is enrollment across DC-area school districts falling?

Declining enrollment is presenting difficulties for public school districts across the D.C. area, leading Prince William County School Board members to halt plans for a potential new high school. Experts cite declining birth rates, migration patterns, and housing costs as key factors contributing to fewer students enrolling in public schools. Multiple Virginia divisions, including Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun, reported substantial drops in student enrollment compared to previous years.